21st Century Community Learning Centers

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (CCLC) is a U.S. Department of Education program administered through the states, providing grants to schools, youth development agencies, community and faith-based organizations, to provide high quality, expanded learning opportunities outside of the regular school hours for children in a safe and sound educational environment. The program is authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

You can help your children arrive at kindergarten ready to grow, ready to learn and ready to succeed by doing ​simple, every-day tasks and activities. This month, we talk about 3 Components of Approaches to Learning.

Kentucky’s 21st CCLC programs are committed to ensuring that students have access to high-quality and engaging enrichment activities that truly support their learning and development. The 21st CCLC initiative further stresses the importance of diverse groups and organizations working together to strengthen school and community networks to help students and families succeed.